MASTERCLASS IN SYSTEMIC CANCER THERAPY 2024

PRECISION MEDICINE
IN COMBATING CANCER

The Department of Clinical Oncology, Universiti Malaya in conjunction with the Malaysian Oncological Society is proud to be organising its 8th MSCT annual event. Since its conception in 2017, this annual event has been well-received by our target audience.

Testimonials

"I had a better understanding of cancer pharmacology after attending MSCT. Good teamwork! Thank you."

"Very useful course."

"Excellent content. Overall, a good event. I appreciate the fact that I was able to participate via zoom. Well done!"

"Thank you so much to the committee for their hard work. The program ran smoothly."

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DR DAVID LEE DAI WEE

ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON

Our theme for this year is 'Precision Medicine in Combating Cancer'. With the advancement in the field of Oncology, knowledge about various cancer therapies is imperative in our daily practice.

Target Audience:

Trainees and Medical Officers in oncology.
Doctors in other specialties who are involved in manage ment of cancer patients.
Oncologists wishing to get a refresher course.
Oncology Nurses.
Pharmacists.
Allied Health Professionals.

Learning Objectives:

To gain the understanding on principles of drug development including phases of clinical trials.
Learn the principles of various groups of systemic therapy emphasising on their modes of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and mechanisms of resistance.
To study the use of cytotoxic drugs, endocrine and biological therapies in clinical practice.
Familiarise and to be competent in managing common side effects of cancer therapy.
To relate the knowledge of response assessment in the management of systemic therapy.
Associate knowledge on various types of systemic cancer therapy to choice of treatment including the role of biomarkers.
Updates on latest advancement in field of cancer therapeutics.

Welcome Message

Dear Participants,

Welcome to the Masterclass of Systemic Therapy 2024. It's a pleasure to have all of you here today as we delve into the intricacies of systemic therapy management.

Over the next two days, we have an enriching program lined up covering various aspects of systemic therapy. From chemotherapy to targeted therapies, immunotherapy, combination treatments, and future directions, we'll explore the latest advancements and best practices in systemic therapy management.

We're privileged to have experts from within our community sharing their insights and experiences. Together, we aim to deepen our understanding and enhance our skills in systemic therapy, ultimately improving patient care outcomes.

As we progress through the sessions, I encourage active participation from all of you. Your questions, contributions, and discussions are essential in making this event a success and maximizing the learning opportunities for everyone involved.

Thank you for joining us, and let's embark on this journey together to make a positive impact on cancer treatment.